Indian Navy rescues total of 180 personnel so far from Barge P-305

In a massive Search and Rescue Operation, the Indian Navy has rescued a total of 180 personnel so far from Barge P-305. Indian Naval Ships Beas, Betwa and Teg joined INS Kochi and Kolkata for undertaking Search and Rescue (SAR) operations for Barge P-305, which sank 35 nautical miles from Mumbai (in the Mumbai Offshore Development Area). SAR has also been augmented with P8I and Naval helicopters, who continue to undertake aerial search in the area.

 

In another operation, an Indian Navy Seaking helicopter was launched to rescue the crew of GAL Constructor, which ran aground North of Mumbai. The helo rescued 35 crew members of GAL Constructor.

 

Search and Rescue Operation efforts are also in progress off the coast of Gujarat



for three vessels namely Support Station-3, Great Ship Aditi and Drill Ship Sagar Bhushan, which are 15-20 nautical miles SouthEast off Gujarat coast (Pipavav). 

INS Talwar has arrived in the area and taken over the duties of 'On-Scene Coordinator' for coordination of the SAR effort. The Western Naval Command, in coordination with ONGC and DG shipping, has diverted five tugs to render assistance. Great Ship Aditi and Support Station-3 have been able to drop anchor.

 

Meanwhile, the official statement by the Indian Navy said that OSV’s (Offshore Support Vessels) Samudra Sevak and SV Cheel are connected to manoeuvre Sagar Bhushan and the situation at present appears to be stable.